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As Seen on Forbes.com: How To Give A Deposition: Expert Advice From An Expert Witness
DGM founder and president Don McDermott shares insights from his stint as an expert witness in a case involving an executive compensation dispute. As Don says, “Even with all my experience, I’m always quickly reminded that sitting down for one of these sessions can be quite daunting.”
Institutional Advancement And Alumni Relations Compensation Survey Now Open For Enrollment
Registration is now open for the 2025 salary survey designed specifically for university and college development and alumni relations organizations. The survey provides unbiased, third-party data for compensation benchmarking.
Compensation Surveys: Top 5 Reasons Why Your HR Consulting Firm Should Participate in One
Your HR consulting firm’s success hinges on your ability to retain and motivate the right talent. But do you know how a compensation survey can help you achieve this goal?
Maintain and Communicate a Competitive Pay Philosophy
Part 5 of a 5-part series on how to build a compensation strategy for your company that balances corporate goals and industry shifts, supports business strategy and ensures pay transparency.
Linking Compensation and Performance Management
Part 4 of a 5-part series on how to build a compensation strategy for your company that balances corporate goals and industry shifts, supports business strategy and ensures pay transparency.
A Sample Compensation Philosophy
Part 3 of a 5-part series on how to build a compensation strategy for your company that balances corporate goals and industry shifts, supports business strategy and ensures pay transparency.
Top 10 Trends in Compensation Planning
These trends reflect the evolving landscape of compensation planning as organizations adapt to changing workforce dynamics, employee expectations, and market conditions to attract, retain, and motivate talent effectively.
Compensation Principles for Effective Pay Strategies
Part 2 of a 5-part series on how to build a compensation strategy for your company that balances corporate goals and industry shifts, supports business strategy and ensures pay transparency.
Compensation Strategy: Balancing Company Goals With Industry Shifts
Part 1 of a 5-part series on how to build a compensation strategy for your company that balances corporate goals and industry shifts, supports business strategy and ensures pay transparency.
19 Smarter Ways For HR Teams To Prepare For Recruitment Events
Forbes asked DGM’s very own Don McDermott for his expert opinion on smarter ways for HR teams to prepare for Recruitment Events. See his response here.
Hitting the Target: Take Stock of Sales Roles and Compensation Practices
Learn how companies, by re-evaluating sales roles and adopting a strategic approach, can not only meet immediate objectives but also secure long-term success in an ever-evolving marketplace.
FREE EBOOK: Reinforcing the Bridge Between Business Strategy and Compensation Strategy
Today’s compensation approaches are changing rapidly. Your overall business strategy could be at risk. Learn how to maintain an edge over your competitors.
Bulletproof Your Compensation Program
Learn the six actions you should be taking to keep your most important people from leaving your company.
The 4 Biggest Myths about Compensation Consulting Projects
At D.G. McDermott Associates, we understand that engaging a compensation consulting firm to perform a compensation analysis project can be intimidating.
The Ins & Outs of Succession Planning & Compensation
Succession planning is an important and often neglected aspect of leadership and talent development for many organizations. Get your company’s succession plan on the right track with this insight-packed guide.